Cowboys fire defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus

The Dallas Cowboys have dismissed defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus after just one season. Under Eberflus's leadership, the Cowboys ranked near the bottom in defensive performance, allowing an average of 377 yards and a league-high 30.1 points per game during the 2025 season. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer will continue with the team into his second year. The Cowboys are considering Brian Flores, a free agent, as a potential replacement for Eberflus, unless Flores secures a head-coaching position elsewhere.

This marks the Cowboys' fourth change in defensive coordinator in as many years. Eberflus, previously fired by the Chicago Bears in 2024, faced challenges in Dallas, including the preseason trade of linebacker Micah Parsons. The team continues its struggle to break a 30-year streak without an NFC Championship appearance.